1/4 cup sugar, or more as desired1 teaspoon salt, or more as desireda few sprinkles of freshly ground peppercornsoptional: oregano, dried bay leaf or other herbsInstructions:1. Saute garlic and onions in olive oil or peanut oil until soft but not brown2. Add mince and salt, mix well, then stir every now and then until brown.3. Add the crushed tomatoes and herbs then mix well4. On the stove top, simmer uncovered over very low heat for 2 hours. Make sure you stir it frequently, otherwise the meat on the bottom of the pot will burn5. Meat sauce can be kept in the freezer for convenient thawing when needed. Use storage containers or packets according to required serving size.14 May 2017:Before serving, sprinkle mozzarella cheese or cheese melts then microwave for 1 minute or so until the cheese is melted